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Saturday, October 22, 2005

Do you have a nickel and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you

These are the front and backs of some special nickels, two 1943P and 1 1950D. The 1943 nickels were found in my change they contain silver from the war years of 1942-1945 they contain the mintmark on the back on top of the building.

The other coin is a 1950D nickel which is semi-key because of the low mintage. I had to buy this one and it was blast white but soon sitting in the crappy holder it started to brown, I've had to break out the coin and may one day get some pure acetone to clean it up.

Hi,Has anyone ever reported an error on a 1999 nickel. I have one where on the Liberty * 1999 the ty * 1 are almost faded out, but everything else shows up perfect. It caught my attention because of the 999 standing out, my first thought was that someone did this on purpose. But, I guess it's better to ask, than to miss something.

. I have one where on the Liberty * 1999 the ty * 1 are almost faded out, but everything else shows up perfect.

This is common among all coins it is either a Late Die Strike or Struck Through Grease error.Either way it is too common for any value and while it is an error it is not one that collectors care about.

Hi,I've started a poor mans pocket change collection, just to see what I can find on nickels. So far I have 39,40,41,42,46,47,48,49,52,54,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,68,69,70 years (I stop at 1970). Is there a list some where that shows the mint marks, as i'm trying to get them all. I've noticed the 1964, is probable the most common for the 60 years and that for the "s" mint mark 1970 is. Thanks for any help you can give me on this.

The oldest nickel I found in my change was from the 1920s so it is a great way to collect.

From 1938-1970 the most valuable is 1950D at about $5.00 in extra-fine.

Mintmarks:Buffalo Nickel--underneath the FIVE CENTS on the reverse. Blank,D, or SJefferson Nickel(1938-1942)--on the right of the building on the reverse.Blank,D, or SJefferson Wartime Nickel(1942-1945)--on top of the building on the reverse.P,D, or SJefferson Nickel(1946-1965)--on the right of the building on the reverse.Blank,D, or S

From 1955 to 1967 no S.From 1965 to 1967 no D.From 1968 to 1970 no blanks.Jefferson Nickel(1966-2004)--on the right at the end of the date on the front.

P replaced blanks in 1980.Jefferson Nickel (2005)--on top of the date on the front.

I have a two-headed nickel printed on both sides in 1967. There is a star following the word "Liberty," on both sides, and on the bottom of Jefferson, slightly to the right are the letters "FS." Can you help me? I just want to know if this is real or a cheap magician's trick. Thank you.

A die is placed below a blank coin it is square at one end this is the tail side.The second die is placed above a coin and has a round end this is the head side.

Square dies can not fit in the round holes making this error not possible.

That said a quarter was found to have two tails and was either made by mint official for testing or profit but every other found were fake.Check around the the rim on either side and you may see a small gap that proves it's fake.

In an old penny jar at an antique store, I found a 1965 Denver nickel that is the exact circumference of a penny. The color is the same as a normal nickel, but discolored. Any idea of what might have caused this? Thanks!

Sounds like out of mint damage, I recently found a small nickel also and after some research found out it was a fake used for jewelery.

Some are fake, others are made using real nickels and a Tesla coil and shrunken. They have an artistic value of a few bucks.

Third it may be an error it should be weighed and well photographed because any online expert would want this info. A foreign blank could have been left in the nickel press but as far as I know in 1965 no foreign coins were made in the U.S.

1973s proof nickel in a us proof set slightly copper color and nickel mixed making it look pinkish in tone. Under a loop you can see part copper and part nickel in a spotty design. not copper and not nickel a mix of both just on the tail side of the nickel in the proof set.

1973s proof nickel in a us proof set slightly copper color and nickel mixed making it look pinkish in tone. Under a loop you can see part copper and part nickel in a spotty design. not copper and not nickel a mix of both just on the tail side of the nickel in the proof set.

This is either toning or Improper Annealing Error either way it as little to no extra value.

I have a 1999 nickel shiny and new looking but it looks as though it was stamped wrong, meaning, off center or so. On the left the "In God We Trust" is readable but like the tops of the letters slightly shaved off. The right side has a high raised edge. Is this coin worth anything?

1999 nickel shiny and new looking but it looks as though it was stamped wrong, meaning, off center or so. On the left the "In God We Trust" is readable but like the tops of the letters slightly shaved off. The right side has a high raised edge.

This is an Off-Center errror but it sounds minor, 1%-15% is minor.It's about $5.00.

I have a 1967 Jefferson Nickel that is missing the tie under his neck. It almost looks like it was moved to his chin. His ponytail and ribbon seem to be inverted kinda. . , it's missing parts. It is uncerculated and a real nice coin. It's like the 3 legged buffalo nickel,it's just not there. Have you heard or seen of such a coin?

1967 Jefferson Nickel that is missing the tie under his neck. It almost looks like it was moved to his chin. His ponytail and ribbon seem to be inverted kinda. . , it's missing parts. It is uncerculated and a real nice coin. It's like the 3 legged buffalo nickel,it's just not there.

I dug this up while creating a flower bed for my wife, it still has some dirt on it. What would be the best way to clean it? I probably should weigh it again after cleaning. BTW, thanks for all of your help.

Sorry to bother you again. I have cleaned the 66 fs nickel and it still has the appearance of being copper. I have not had a chance yet to have it re-weighed. That being said, what kind of value would it have (I understand that you cannot give an exact evaluation without seeing it, just asking for a ballpark figure); and how can I go about finding someone reputable locally for an exact evaluation/sale?

I found this in my change the other day--looks like a 1970 nickel, but the back is missing. The front side looks normal, but it seems as if the entire coin has been cut in two. Back side is flat and smooth. A fake? A weird accident? Could the back side have somehow come off? Thanks.

I just bought a "magician's coin"; a double reverse Shield Nickel. It was 2 genuine coins from which the obverse was ground off (probably in the 1800's), then the two reverses were soldered together. Shields in F-12 start at $25, and "Hobo Nickels" have folk art value to collectors. Are there any collectors for this type of item besides me? I paid $3 for it - what might other collectors pay for this? Have any other double reverse trick Shields turned up?

"magician's coin"; a double reverse Shield Nickel. It was 2 genuine coins from which the obverse was ground off (probably in the 1800's), then the two reverses were soldered together. Shields in F-12 start at $25, and "Hobo Nickels" have folk art value to collectors. Are there any collectors for this type of item besides me? I paid $3 for it - what might other collectors pay for this? Have any other double reverse trick Shields turned up?

$3 to $4 is what they cost at coin shops.

The fact that I can make these from Shield Nickels today is why they don't grow in value.There are some collectors but they do not pay over $1 to $5 metal value for any coin.

I have a 2004 copper nickel. I found an answer on the web as to the value and it said that the 2004 copper nickel was an error and that only 10 were made and that it was worth $10,000. Is this true. Thanks.

I found a 2008 liberty design nickel and the back and inside are missing, the heads side is intact and there is a D under the year...I would assume this nickel is fake but I want to make sure. When compared to another nickel they are the same color, same size, width, everything...have you heard of anything like this?

2008 liberty design nickel and the back and inside are missing, the heads side is intact and there is a D under the year...I would assume this nickel is fake but I want to make sure. When compared to another nickel they are the same color, same size, width, everything...have you heard of anything like this?

Yes this was a real nickel that someone drilled out to make a two-headed magic coin. No value of course.

Wondering the value if any of a 1964 nickel I found in my grandmother's collection. The nickel is a little bigger and thinner, than other nickels. The back (monticello) was struck over the front of the nickel. The back has the Monticello also but there is what looks like melted silver on it as well. Anyone know anything about this nickel?

1964 nickel I found in my grandmother's collection. The nickel is a little bigger and thinner, than other nickels. The back (monticello) was struck over the front of the nickel. The back has the Monticello also but there is what looks like melted silver on it as well.

Sounds damaged like two coins were melted or smashed on top of each other. No extra value.

I have a 1942 S Nickel. (War time period) On the back where it says five cents, it is missing the "E" from the word cents. It says five c nts. You can see where the "E" is suppose to be, but it isn't raised like the rest of the letters.

1942 S Nickel. (War time period) On the back where it says five cents, it is missing the "E" from the word cents. It says five c nts. You can see where the "E" is suppose to be, but it isn't raised like the rest of the letters.

I have a 1999 nickel that has a part of a one spelled out on the back of it. It is a misprint on the back and looks like part of a penny was stamped with it. Have you seen this before and what would be the value of it?

1999 nickel that has a part of a one spelled out on the back of it. It is a misprint on the back and looks like part of a penny was stamped with it

Not possible, this is damage.Someone smashed a cent into a nickel, if you still think it is an error then take a good picture and post it somewhere. Then drop a link here or at a coin forum to get a second opinion.

i have a roll of 2005 buffalo nickels that are almost golden colored w/red tint. are these error coins and what are they worth? i've seen a2004 Improperly Annealed Nickel on ebay that was listed fairly high.

roll of 2005 buffalo nickels that are almost golden colored w/red tint. are these error coins and what are they worth? i've seen a2004 Improperly Annealed Nickel on ebay that was listed fairly high

Improperly Annealed are generally black or copper red.The ones you describe in the roll seemed to be Toned, which is caused by the paper or plastic gases altering the surface of the coin. It's not damaged but also not an error. No extra value above the Uncirculated value.

thanks for the reply, here is a link to pics(actually scans) of above mentioned nickels. the outside 4 are from the funny roll. the center nickel is normal colored for contrast. http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii128/chevy_doctor/goldtonenickle.jpg

I once found a nickel that had the letter 'E' on the back directly above the dome of the image of Monticello. I had never seen such a thing before and hung onto it for years. Eventually I spent it, but I still wonder if it was anything.

a nickel that had the letter 'E' on the back directly above the dome of the image of Monticello.

Some 1942-1945 nickels had P, D, or S on them to denote they were made of 40% silver. About $2.15 each.

If not from the 40s it could either be damage or a some type of error but I would have to see it to tell.Maybe a Dropped Letter error where piece of dirt filled from the die press get transferred in the same shape. These average $25.00.

I know I am posting in the wrong post section, but I have a 1963 hundred dollar bill star note serial # H00------* I don't have the bill with me and cant remember the last six digits of the serial # but know there are only six after digits after H00------* It is in good condition, barely circulated and still crisp.

1963 hundred dollar bill star note serial # H00------* I don't have the bill with me and cant remember the last six digits of the serial # but know there are only six after digits after H00------* It is in good condition, barely circulated and still crisp.

Hello~ I discovered a 1938 Jefferson Nickel in with wheat pennies my Grandmother gave me. The nickel--entirely is the exact color as the pennies. I weighed it on a jewelers scale and it is 4.8g and also weighed a normal nickel which weighed 5g for verification on the scale. The color did not stump the coin expert but was clueless on decreaseof weight. Any suggestions on the decrease in weight and direction I should go with the nickel. Thank you~

1938 Jefferson Nickel in with wheat pennies my Grandmother gave me. The nickel--entirely is the exact color as the pennies. I weighed it on a jewelers scale and it is 4.8g and also weighed a normal nickel which weighed 5g for verification on the scale. The color did not stump the coin expert but was clueless on decreaseof weight. Any suggestions on the decrease in weight and direction I should go with the nickel.

The weight is odd since that weight of foreign blanks was not used until 1958 in the U.S. mint.So that type of off-metal error is not possible.

This may be a unique error made with a copper scrap. I am stumped but I know of one error expert that may know Fred Weinberg, try to contact/Google him.

You just may have to get it certified without ever knowing how this is made, assuming it is genuine.

Thank you for your quick reply.The weight to be exact is 4.728g and graded by our local coin dealer as "very fine"I have been refered to the NGC in Sarasota not far of a drive for me. Do you have any advice for me regarding this location prior to a trip down there?I will also contat Fred Weinberg as you suggested.Thank you again, Heather

The weight to be exact is 4.728g and graded by our local coin dealer as "very fine"I have been refered to the NGC in Sarasota not far of a drive for me. Do you have any advice for me regarding this location prior to a trip down there?

Still I found nothing about that weight or anything close.

As for that location I've never been but always making sure they are BBB certified and that no complaints are online. Hopefully they can certify it. Good luck.

HELLO,A FEW DAYS AGO I FOUND A NICKEL IN A ROLL FROM THE BANK THAT HAD A STRANGE COLOR TO IT.IT'S A 1959 NICKEL AND GUNMETAL BLACK IN COLOR ALL AROUND. FROM WHAT I CAN TELL IT IS IN VERY FINE CINDITION. I FOUND SOME INFO ON COINS LIKE THIS ONE, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO TELL ME IF I HAVE SOMETHING RARE.DO YOU THINK THIS IS SOMETHING THAT MIGHT BE WORTH KEEPING?

the back is blank there is nothing on it...like the strike didn't hit.

Why I say is not an error is because when minting a coin both sides are done at the same time. If the other side was missing or blocked by another coin then the coin would be distorted.Uniface error coins are technically called Die Caps here is a good side to show how they should look.Die Caps

So it is not possible to have one side smooth and the other side fully pressed.

I have a 1964 copper nickel.it has a hole in it..was that way when i got it..the copper goes all the way thru..i know the weight is different than a regular nickel so how would i go about weighing it with this peice missing?? My husband has it on his keychain and it is stillin good condition...where would i find a reputable person to clarify that it is real anyways?? Ive asked several people over the years and havent gotten any reply that i trusted... Thanxxx

1964 copper nickel.it has a hole in it..was that way when i got it..the copper goes all the way thru..i know the weight is different than a regular nickel so how would i go about weighing it with this peice missing?? My husband has it on his keychain and it is stillin good condition...where would i find a reputable person to clarify that it is real anyways??

Weigh it even with the piece missing it would narrow down the possibilities for Off-Metal errors.

Typically an error like this is about $600.00 as you may know the hole drops the value so maybe at most $30.00.It would probably cost more to have it professionally graded than the coins worth. PCGS is a great coin grader and verifier.

I found 11 1960 Jefferson nickels with no mint mark that are all discolored they all came from the same roll that I was opening for work. The color is a gold tone. I was wondering if there is anything special about these nickels.Thanks

Thank you for your advice i looked into to it and still not sure.. The pink on the back i just noticed the cooper is chiping off and it is pink underneather, so that pretty much says it was heated right?

I found a 1968 Nickel with the mint mark (S? - hard to see) closer to the ponytail than the date... Also, a 1992 Nickel with the mint mark (P) closer to the date than the ponytail... Is this unusual or valuable?

1968 Nickel with the mint mark (S? - hard to see) closer to the ponytail than the date... Also, a 1992 Nickel with the mint mark (P) closer to the date than the ponytail... Is this unusual or valuable?

The front of the nickel is normal, And the back is a planchet, with a rim. --not possible, it could be a Struck Through Grease error with no extra value.

I was visiting a website and it said it was a miss stamp; could it be worth something?--Feel free to share that link because "miss stamp" is not a term for collectors.If a coin gets stamped both side must show a design, it is impossible for only one site to get stamped.All Unifaced Strikes have a certain uneven look.Here is a great link with values...http://minterrornews.com/priceguideuniface.html

I have a nickel which has the back but the front is smooth. It doesn't appear the be ground off, even the backside strike looks weak.--If both sides are barely visible it could be a Die Adjustment strike where the coin was not struck with full force.These are valuable but can only be verified in hand.A very weak strike is about $100.00.

1960 Nickel. The front looks perfectly normal. The back is perfectly blank. There is a rim all around on the front edge (normal). The back side edge is still rounded... no rim and no evidence of any striking whatsoever. I can provide a picture if needed.

1960 Nickel. The front looks perfectly normal. The back is perfectly blank. There is a rim all around on the front edge (normal). The back side edge is still rounded... no rim and no evidence of any striking whatsoever.

Damage.It is not possible for only one side to be struck without leaving the coin warped or severly out of shape.

This is common damage when people make coins into jewelry, no extra value.

Hi! I have a 1967 Jefferson Nickel that looks like it may have 'moved' in the die. 'liberty' is going over the side of the coin and the other side has a heavy die line that can easily be felt with a fingernail...?

I found an evenly raised rim nickel, a completely brownish double sided quarter, and a 1964 silver quarter. I think the brown quarter is something called a missing clad layer double sided quarter and is in rough shape. I also have a few wheat pennies but I don't know if any wheat pennies are rare.If you can tell me anything about these it would be appreciated. :)

Is there some way to show you the pictures of the coin i found? I think pictures would be very helpful in identifying if my quarter is a missing clad layer double sided. I looked for an attachment button in the comment section but did not see anything. Also, thank you very much for the other coin info, it is appreciated.

Hi, I have this 1920 Buffalo nickel and wanted to some information on the error variety of it. I also wanted to know if you could tell me if the area circled in the picture might be of a "D" mint mark. Thank you.http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/705/dmintmark.jpg/

From above post: I have a PCGS graded 1967 SMS MS66 and I have a loose 1967 jefferson which is better quality then the SMS, but has more of a frosty appearence than mirror like. Could this ungraded 1967 jefferson be the more rare regular strick. Any insite would be apprietiated.

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